Richard L. Kantowski, age 81 years, of Buffalo/Caledonia died August 8, 2001 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester. He was born August 2, 1920 in Buffalo. He served WWII and was retired from General Motors in Buffalo. Richard is survived by his daughter and son-in-law; Rosemarie and Bruce Grondahl, Buffalo, son and daughter-in-law; Richard J. and Cathryn Kantowski, Caledonia; six grandchildren. He is predeceased by his wife; Eugenia.

   No prior calling. Friends were invited to attend his Funeral Mass, Monday, August 13 at 11:00 AM at St. Columba Church. Internment was held at St. Columba Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Parkinson's Disease Center, University of Rochester, 919 Westfall Road, Suite 220, Rochester, NY 14618. Arrangements made by Alhart Funeral Home.